Minimum Horizontal Distance from Passing Persons (Absolute Limit)

Verified from official sources
AMC1 UAS.OPEN.040(1)AMC1 UAS.OPEN.040(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

When flying in subcategory A3, you should maintain a minimum horizontal distance of at least 30 meters from any passing uninvolved person.

Requirement as structured

EASA accepts that the minimum horizontal distance from a person passing the area is estimated as no less than 30 m, as a means of complying with UAS.OPEN.040(1).

Original regulatory text

A minimum horizontal distance from the person that is passing the area could be estimated as follows: (1) no less than 30 m;

Applies when

country
European Union / EASA
operation
EU UAS operation
subcategory
A3
regulatory category
Open